Pyrénées-Orientales district, Occitania, France

Places to visit near Prades

Prades is a town in Pyrénées-Orientales district, Occitania, France, home to about 6,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 280 places to visit — 118 hill stations & viewpoints, 106 churches, 36 forts & heritage and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Église Saint-André (2 km), Église Saint-Vincent (3 km) and Tour de Cours (5 km).

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Prades, Occitania
Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales district, Occitania, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Prades at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Orientales district, Occitania, France
Population
about 6,836
Coordinates
42.6172° N, 2.4221° E
Places within 50 km
280 (280 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Prades

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Prades: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Prades, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Prades

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prades. The closest is Pic de Bau (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pic de Bau · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Orientales · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Roc Rodon · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Orientales · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Roc Campagna · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Orientales · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Roc Mosquit · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Orientales · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Roca Gelera · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Orientales · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Roc de Journac · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Orientales · ~10 km · Must-see

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Churches near Prades

106 churches within 100 km of Prades. The closest is Église Saint-André (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Prades

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prades. The closest is Fort Libéria (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Prades

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Prades. The closest is Réserve Naturelle de Conat (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Prades

4 caves within 100 km of Prades. The closest is Grotte des Canalettes (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Prades

2 museums within 100 km of Prades. The closest is Musée d'Art Moderne (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Prades

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prades
  2. 2 km Église Saint-André · church, Pyrénées-Orientales
  3. 4 km Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame · church, Pyrénées-Orientales
  4. 7 km Saint-André de Belloc · church, Pyrénées-Orientales
  5. 4 km Église Saint-Vincent · church, Pyrénées-Orientales
  6. 4 km Tour de Cours · church, Pyrénées-Orientales
  7. 5 km Back to Prades

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From travellers near Prades

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How to reach Prades

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    Within 15 km of Prades

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prades by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints118118Pic de Bau (9 km)
    Churches106106Église Saint-André (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3636Fort Libéria (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Réserve Naturelle de Conat (9 km)
    Caves44Grotte des Canalettes (7 km)
    Other attractions22Pont du Diable (37 km)
    Museums22Musée d'Art Moderne (38 km)
    Parks11Arboretum (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lac des Bouillouses (44 km)

    Prades: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prades?

    Église Saint-André (church, about 2 km), Église Saint-Vincent (church, about 3 km), Tour de Cours (church, about 5 km), Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (church, about 6 km), Saint-André de Belloc (church, about 6 km), Chapelle Saint-Jean de Sanes (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prades?

    280 places on Spotwander: 118 hill stations & viewpoints, 106 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prades?

    Pic de Bau, about 9 km by road; Roc Rodon (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prades?

    Église Saint-André, about 2 km by road; Église Saint-Vincent (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prades?

    Fort Libéria, about 7 km by road; Château d'Espira-de-Conflent (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prades?

    Start in Prades, visit Église Saint-André, then Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame, then Saint-André de Belloc, then Église Saint-Vincent, then Tour de Cours, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prades?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Prades

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Prades’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Prades on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.